Mutts play major role in Karnataka, have followers in different castes, communities

Apr 16, 2024

Mutts are religious institutions, many of which were established several centuries ago. In Karnataka, there are thousands of big and small mutts followed by...

Karnataka: Panchamasali Lingayat hold padayatra in Belagavi for reservation

Dec 22, 2022

The padayatra of the Panchamasali Lingayats community demanding their inclusion in the 2A reservation category is currently underway in Karnataka's Belagavi.

Congress showers special love on Lingayats during elections: CM Bommai

Apr 18, 2023

"Lingayat voters in Karnataka are vigilant and they have always taken the right decision when required. Congress Party has shown special love for them...

BJP govt rendered justice to all communities including Lingayats: CM Bommai

Apr 20, 2023

Talking to reporters in Bhalki in Bidar district, he said, "BJP Government has rendered justice to all the communities including Lingayat and ensured recognition...

Karnataka polls: People will teach a lesson to Congress, says CM Bommai

Apr 29, 2023

Congress leaders say that those who avail reservation benefits are beggars, but are SC, ST, OBC, and Lingayats beggars? asked Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai...

Congress seeks to strike caste balance in Karnataka; cabinet has eight Lingayats, six Vokkaligas

May 27, 2023

The Congress government in Karnataka was expanded on Saturday with 24 MLAs taking oath as ministers and the party seeking to give representation to...